Dr. Bernard C. (Bud) Nelson, of Middleburg, FL passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2015. He was a retired businessman and deeply involved in numerous service organizations. With degrees in civilian engineering and business administration and a doctorate in business, Bud had a well rounded and diverse background in construction, engineering and maintenance of planned communities and later in municipal management as a city manager. He has owned several successful businesses including cruise lines, construction companies, business consulting firm, an interior design studio and a graphic arts company. Bud had also been a consultant for the television and entertainment industry providing guidance to such powerhouses as Universal Studios and The National Geographic Society. He had extensive experience in designing and constructing large projects such as golf courses and planned communities. Bud was licensed as a Merchant Marine Captain as well as in Real Estate and the Department of Agriculture. Bud served five years as President of the Florida chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. He also was active with numerous community based organizations such as the Marine Corps League, The Semper Fidelas Society and his church.

Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carole Nedwed Nelson, children, Scott (Margie) Nelson, Kelly Wilkinson and Stacey Fabrizio, and four grandchildren, Emily, Julia, Rebecca and Lauryn.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 3-5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to: Military Museum of North Florida, 1 Bunker Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

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